4 Eye Creams That Are Really Worth the Money

With so many different—and often super-pricey—products on the market, it's easy to feel overwhelmed when choosing one. We saved you precious time, and did the research to uncover the best one for your needs.

The how and why

The how and why

Search for "eye cream" on Walgreens.com and you'll get 253 options, many of which cost big bucks. Why so pricey? "The skin around the eyes is 10 times thinner than skin on the rest of the face, and it has very few oil glands," says Renee Rouleau, a Dallas-based celebrity esthetician. "Plus, you blink 10,000 times a day, as well as squint and smile, so this area is the first to show signs of aging." And among eye creams, one size doesn't fit all. "The biggest mistake I see people make is that they go to the drugstore and buy whatever their best friend uses," says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., director of cosmetic and clinical research in the department of dermatology at New York's Mount Sinai Medical Center. "But each person is different." Here's how to choose your perfect formula.

For fine lines

For fine lines

"I advise patients to use an eye cream that contains antioxidants, because those ingredients help protect against sun damage," says Dr. Zeichner. UV exposure can lead to inflammation that damages collagen and elastin, which promotes wrinkles. He recommends looking for a product that contains vitamin C, such as AOX Eye Gel by SkinCeuticals ($87 for .5 oz bottle). "I like SkinCeuticals products because the company has performed well-designed clinical trials for their products, so they have data that supports their efficacy," says Dr. Zeichner.